Ten years ago: Demian Maia’s rear naked choke in his flawless UFC debut
Deemed today one of the greatest representatives of BJJ in mixed martial arts, Demian Maia has been around the block. On October 20, 2007, he…
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Demian Maia challenges McGregor to BJJ match
Demian Maia will soon be back in the Octagon. After unsuccessfully facing Tyron Woodley for the welterweight belt, the Brazilian submission artist will take on…
BJJ: the choke Renzo Gracie and Demian Maia studied in Florianópolis
Teachers Renzo Gracie and Demian Maia were side by side recently to teach to a classroom some of their best BJJ advice. It happened during…
Demian Maia on the big investment the UFC made in Conor McGregor
Demian Maia is a role model on and off the canvas. He has built a career around his polite, humble and respectful demeanor. A UFC…
Demian Maia on upcoming non-title fight
UFC welterweight Demian Maia continues to fight for his shot at the belt. His latest fight, against Carlos Condit, was his sixth consecutive win, which…
Demian Maia on who taught him well-rounded BJJ, and how important it is to pass knowledge on
Demian Maia is a born competitor, but the ADCC champion also enjoys teaching. Professor Maia, nowadays a UFC fighter, tries to balance his training and…
Ronaldo Jacaré eyes rematch with Romero, analyzes Demian Maia’s BJJ
Set to fight Tim Boetsch at UFC 208 on Feb. 11, two-time absolute world champion Ronaldo Jacaré talked to the press this week. Just like…
Royce Gracie believes Demian Maia will break his UFC submissions record
The most prolific finisher in UFC history, Royce Gracie may have his record broken soon. Gracie mopped up three of the first four installments of…
Demian Maia explains why he gets hit so seldom in the UFC: “It’s not me — it’s BJJ”
Renowned as the most efficient grappler in the UFC, Demian Maia has plenty of reasons to celebrate his ongoing great run. With six consecutive wins,…
Demian Maia and the RNC that caught Carlos Condit at UFC 202
BJJ has again shown its might in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, by the hands of one of its foremost practitioners. In the main event of…
Demian Maia to face Carlos Condit in the main event at UFC Canada
Change of plans in the UFC cards for August. Initially scheduled to feature in UFC 202, the fight between BJJ black belt Demian Maia and…
UFC 198: watch Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu clinic against Matt Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71qUhUCkvr4 Once again, Brazil's Demian Maia came and went from the UFC octagon with a clean face. Against Matt Brown, at UFC 198, this Saturday,…